Mom Life Inspiration
In the process of searching for a shirt this morning, I stopped in front of the mirror to examine myself. Mind you, I see myself every day in the mirror, but today I guess I saw something I hadn't noticed in a long time.
1. These guns, they're awesome. 😎👌 These are currently considered open carry. 😜
2. Nearly 2 months of MMA has made some progress in healing diastis recti which is a common occurence after pregnancy. After birthing 4 man cubs, mine ain't lookin too shabby. However, in the process of some every day activities, it is uncomfortable, and sometimes painful. And, unfortunately for myself, my back is a mess. You know both are awful when you can no longer do full length pushups. That used to be a big deal for me. I had to do pushups like the boys. Can't do it anymore. Grrrrr----The sooner the muscles knit themselves back together, the better I'll feel. #bodygoal
3. Body goals aren't only what you see outside. It's what's inside. You can appear healthy to everyone else, and not be. What you put in your body, who you associate with, and what you say about yourself are equally important. Which is why Murdered Out Coffee from Black Rifle Coffee Company is the number one best dietary supplement you will ever need. ☕
What I see today, is a woman who has learned to roll with the punches after birthing 4 sons. Being in control of everything is stressful. Letting go? That's far more satisfying once you get over the desire to be in control.
I see a woman who feels more confident as a protector thanks to Anointed Fighter Inc. Let's face it, only so much Momma Bear boot stompin' and an intimidating persona will ward off particular types of idiots.
I see a happier woman who, in the recent weeks, has made several new friends. Having been introduced to other moms who home school their kiddos, and share a desire to raise their kids as part of a good village, and not one the majority expects us to be a part of because it's the easy road, has been a huge moral booster. I made 2 Mom friends in a matter of weeks who each have a son in Nolan's and Isaac's classes. There are several parents in my MMA class who I've had the privilege of becoming familiar with in the past 2 months as well. A big bonus that I forgot to mention in my last post in the VBS section is, one of the assistant instructors at Anointed Fighter happens to attend the church we take the kids to for AWANA. He kept tabs on my elder man cubs the last week in June at church. It's a relief to know we are building the village necessary to raise our man cubs in a safe environment. I felt 100% confident leaving them knowing there was someone there who knows my kids and is a Level 2 Black Belt. So ya know, win win with that one. 😅 Friends, people. I can't believe I've survived this long without friends.
Today, Moms especially, stop the criticizing of yourself and others, stop worrying how others perceive you, stop being a control freak. Your kids don't care if your cupcakes are as pretty as the cake decorator's. Your kids don't care if you're overweight. Your kids certainly don't care if your house is spotless (It'll never happen. Let it go.). They DO care that you hug and kiss them. They DO care that you hear them and play with them. They DO care that you feed them (feed the beasts and they behave FYI). And eventually (this is the most important thing I will say in this post), your kids will one day pick up on how you perceive yourself. Make sure your kids see you as God does in spite of every one of your faults whether it be internal or external. The sooner you know your identity in Him, nothing else about how others see you, or the insecurities you harbor about yourself, will matter.